Wife of Scales (she/her)
@altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social
*Someone has to keep Scales in check 😜
Proud Former Army Brat, #GenX, Mom to young adults, former early childhood teacher, married to my best friend, @altScalesOfJustice #AltFam
Proud Former Army Brat, #GenX, Mom to young adults, former early childhood teacher, married to my best friend, @altScalesOfJustice #AltFam
At best this is total incompetence and ignorance. At worst they don't even care that they're putting it out there for the world to see. Even giving them the benefit of the doubt, it's still inexcusable.
This is sincerely a post from the official Department of Defense Twitter account, and it has been up for over 4 hours without being taken down or corrected. The gold stars in the middle are surrounded by two RUSSIAN FLAGS
June 14, 2025 at 11:55 PM
At best this is total incompetence and ignorance. At worst they don't even care that they're putting it out there for the world to see. Even giving them the benefit of the doubt, it's still inexcusable.
I have heard Col Malachowski speak in person. Truly an amazing pilot, service member and human being outside of the military. Some of the articles have been put back after the backlash, but they shouldn't have been removed to begin with.
Colonel Malachowski is an amazing person. What she has overcome in her life, even AFTER becoming a combat fighter pilot & the first female Thunderbird, is truly inspiring. It is totally unacceptable that the Air Force would delete info about her & other minority service members youtu.be/uPYC9THryuk
'Shock': First female Thunderbird pilot 'concerned' after Air Force yanks articles on her
YouTube video by Sarah Burris
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April 25, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I have heard Col Malachowski speak in person. Truly an amazing pilot, service member and human being outside of the military. Some of the articles have been put back after the backlash, but they shouldn't have been removed to begin with.
I had a lightbulb moment the first time I saw this years ago. We know more now, we have better terminology and diagnostics. As Maya Angelou says, "when you know better, do better."
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From the autism community on Reddit: Changelings
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April 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
I had a lightbulb moment the first time I saw this years ago. We know more now, we have better terminology and diagnostics. As Maya Angelou says, "when you know better, do better."
www.reddit.com/r/autism/s/S...
www.reddit.com/r/autism/s/S...
In response to RFK Jr's comments on autism, he's put on display his complete lack of understanding of what autism is... Not just what he thinks causes it. The increased numbers, which admittedly have grown exponentially, isn't necessarily because there are MORE people with autism. /1
April 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
In response to RFK Jr's comments on autism, he's put on display his complete lack of understanding of what autism is... Not just what he thinks causes it. The increased numbers, which admittedly have grown exponentially, isn't necessarily because there are MORE people with autism. /1
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This is a foundational reason why #Altgov exists.
Government information was bought and paid for by you. We won't let them hide behind their cowardice.
Government information was bought and paid for by you. We won't let them hide behind their cowardice.
So remember how I said we weren’t getting updates about changes to policy? Yah well they’re for real about that. Yesterday we got confirmation that SSA will not do press release or Dear Colleague letters anymore. All announcements will be posted to X. Yup. True story. I want a new timeline. 🤬🤬🤬
April 11, 2025 at 3:25 PM
This is a foundational reason why #Altgov exists.
Government information was bought and paid for by you. We won't let them hide behind their cowardice.
Government information was bought and paid for by you. We won't let them hide behind their cowardice.
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I came across these graphics which offer helpful advice for those who have been, or think they may be laid off. Not all the graphics may pertain to your specific situation, but the overall advice is solid.
March 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
I came across these graphics which offer helpful advice for those who have been, or think they may be laid off. Not all the graphics may pertain to your specific situation, but the overall advice is solid.
I'm appalled at the behavior of our leaders in the Oval Office today. My father, a 21 year Army vet, who served in Vietnam, and during the Cold War in Germany and the Pentagon, never discussed politics. He taught us the importance of using our voice and doing our civic duty by voting. /1
February 28, 2025 at 11:11 PM
I'm appalled at the behavior of our leaders in the Oval Office today. My father, a 21 year Army vet, who served in Vietnam, and during the Cold War in Germany and the Pentagon, never discussed politics. He taught us the importance of using our voice and doing our civic duty by voting. /1
I don't know about you, but I seem to vacillate between complete and utter despair and being galvanized to do more. My posts in support of taking care of yourself and banding together are there to remind myself that this is a marathon, not a sprint, and we can't do it by ourselves./1
February 17, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I don't know about you, but I seem to vacillate between complete and utter despair and being galvanized to do more. My posts in support of taking care of yourself and banding together are there to remind myself that this is a marathon, not a sprint, and we can't do it by ourselves./1
Just to keep things real... We may have been at the Grammys a week ago, but today, Scales and I had our Valentine's lunch at Golden Corral attached to a gas station. We like to keep our feet on the ground. Happy Valentine's Day, my love, @altscalesofjustice.bsky.social #Classy #VDayRomance
February 14, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Just to keep things real... We may have been at the Grammys a week ago, but today, Scales and I had our Valentine's lunch at Golden Corral attached to a gas station. We like to keep our feet on the ground. Happy Valentine's Day, my love, @altscalesofjustice.bsky.social #Classy #VDayRomance
I found this over on Instagram and found it comforting. I believe the credit goes to @heatherschieder.bsky.social Take care of yourselves so we can take care of each other.
#SelfCare #Resist #LoveEachOther #LoveYourself
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#SelfCare #Resist #LoveEachOther #LoveYourself
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February 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
I found this over on Instagram and found it comforting. I believe the credit goes to @heatherschieder.bsky.social Take care of yourselves so we can take care of each other.
#SelfCare #Resist #LoveEachOther #LoveYourself
www.instagram.com/p/DFaw-Yvvo3...
#SelfCare #Resist #LoveEachOther #LoveYourself
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If you thought government bureaucracy was slow before... Just wait until there's no one there to do anything.
This is what is happening to us Feds. We are normal.people who, like you, just want to dona honest days work, put food on the table and a roof over our heads. WE ARE NOT YOUR ENEMY. We are your neighbors, friends, family.
Tonight’s newest EO lays out a plan to fire (RIF) roughly 75% of the federal workforce outright. Any non-essential personnel will be removed from their posts and all new hired must be approved by DOGE team leaders.
THIS IS AN FULL ON ATTACK ON OUR GOVERNMENT.
THIS IS AN FULL ON ATTACK ON OUR GOVERNMENT.
February 12, 2025 at 12:24 PM
If you thought government bureaucracy was slow before... Just wait until there's no one there to do anything.
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Millions of Americans — including many who have been purged from their positions of responsibility — are standing up to Trump and Musk’s tyranny. Congressional switchboards are ringing off the hook.
We are beginning to flood Trump and Musk’s zone. Let’s flood it out.
We are beginning to flood Trump and Musk’s zone. Let’s flood it out.
Flooding Trump and Musk’s zone
How to deal with their tyranny
robertreich.substack.com
February 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Millions of Americans — including many who have been purged from their positions of responsibility — are standing up to Trump and Musk’s tyranny. Congressional switchboards are ringing off the hook.
We are beginning to flood Trump and Musk’s zone. Let’s flood it out.
We are beginning to flood Trump and Musk’s zone. Let’s flood it out.
Scales says this is legit.
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Senate Democrats Launched New Whistleblower Portal
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Senate Democrats Launched New Whistleblower Portal
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Whistleblowers | Senate Democratic Leadership
Senate Democratic Leadership
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February 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Scales says this is legit.
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Senate Democrats Launched New Whistleblower Portal
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Senate Democrats Launched New Whistleblower Portal
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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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Hey #AltFam this is a great 5 min clip of Rep. Stansbury (D-NM) on the House Oversight Committee ripping her Republican colleagues a new one over their shielding of Musk. Don't be fooled by her polite tone at the start of the video! Can you guys amplify this? youtu.be/SPK_iBfFQNo?...
'What The Hell Is Going On?': Melanie Stansbury Asks Why GOP Is Defending Elon Musk And DOGE Work
YouTube video by Forbes Breaking News
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February 9, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Hey #AltFam this is a great 5 min clip of Rep. Stansbury (D-NM) on the House Oversight Committee ripping her Republican colleagues a new one over their shielding of Musk. Don't be fooled by her polite tone at the start of the video! Can you guys amplify this? youtu.be/SPK_iBfFQNo?...
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For all my trans peeps especially, Coach Walz is your governor now.
Please know that the #altgov and #altfam and all the sistah resistahs of every gender see you and value you and will always fight for your right to be you.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA
#TransRights
#FreeDadHugs #FreeMomHugs
#resist
Please know that the #altgov and #altfam and all the sistah resistahs of every gender see you and value you and will always fight for your right to be you.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA
#TransRights
#FreeDadHugs #FreeMomHugs
#resist
As the forces of hatred are on the march, my promise is this:
Our trans neighbors will continue to be safe, protected, and welcome in Minnesota.
Our trans neighbors will continue to be safe, protected, and welcome in Minnesota.
February 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
For all my trans peeps especially, Coach Walz is your governor now.
Please know that the #altgov and #altfam and all the sistah resistahs of every gender see you and value you and will always fight for your right to be you.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA
#TransRights
#FreeDadHugs #FreeMomHugs
#resist
Please know that the #altgov and #altfam and all the sistah resistahs of every gender see you and value you and will always fight for your right to be you.
#LGBT #LGBTQIA
#TransRights
#FreeDadHugs #FreeMomHugs
#resist
I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed. I promise you though, there are far more people who want to do what's right than not. If we stand together we will prevail.
February 9, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I know how easy it is to get overwhelmed. I promise you though, there are far more people who want to do what's right than not. If we stand together we will prevail.
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On The Other Site it was traditional for #AltGov members to hold an #AMA when they passed major follower milestones. I just crossed 10,000 followers here and @altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social just crossed 1,000. We’re both here for the next couple hours. Do your worst. Ask us anything
February 8, 2025 at 12:15 AM
On The Other Site it was traditional for #AltGov members to hold an #AMA when they passed major follower milestones. I just crossed 10,000 followers here and @altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social just crossed 1,000. We’re both here for the next couple hours. Do your worst. Ask us anything
Volunteering in an elementary school, and I feel like a copy of this book should be given to everyone in DC.
February 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Volunteering in an elementary school, and I feel like a copy of this book should be given to everyone in DC.
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Thanks again for what was an incredible experience, and was a very welcome short reprieve from the chaos of the federal government. It’s time to return to reality, but @altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social are so grateful that you helped to make the last several days possible
Some #Grammy event pics from parties myself & @altscalesofjustice.bsky.social @altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social attended Sunday & during #Grammy week
2 were put on by my Grammy winning friends, 1 at Village Studios who hs recorded multiple platinum albums etc
And a Grammy reception after the #grammys
2 were put on by my Grammy winning friends, 1 at Village Studios who hs recorded multiple platinum albums etc
And a Grammy reception after the #grammys
February 4, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Thanks again for what was an incredible experience, and was a very welcome short reprieve from the chaos of the federal government. It’s time to return to reality, but @altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social are so grateful that you helped to make the last several days possible
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@altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social and I both got a bit teary watching Stevie Wonder sing We Are the World #Grammys
February 3, 2025 at 3:46 AM
@altscalesbtrhlf.bsky.social and I both got a bit teary watching Stevie Wonder sing We Are the World #Grammys
This GenXer just watched Stevie Wonder sing "We Are The World" live and in person. Somebody pinch me. Thank you @dreamwithfaith.bsky.social for allowing @altscalesofjustice.bsky.social and me to join you at the #Grammys . This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm loving it!
February 3, 2025 at 3:49 AM
This GenXer just watched Stevie Wonder sing "We Are The World" live and in person. Somebody pinch me. Thank you @dreamwithfaith.bsky.social for allowing @altscalesofjustice.bsky.social and me to join you at the #Grammys . This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I'm loving it!
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"Boycotting big-box stores? Support small businesses instead! 💜 Every handmade product tells a story, fuels a dream, and offers quality big brands can’t match. Let’s talk: What small businesses are you supporting? Tag your faves! #Handmade #SmallBusiness #ShopSmall #Bath #Artisan #EcoFriendly
January 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
"Boycotting big-box stores? Support small businesses instead! 💜 Every handmade product tells a story, fuels a dream, and offers quality big brands can’t match. Let’s talk: What small businesses are you supporting? Tag your faves! #Handmade #SmallBusiness #ShopSmall #Bath #Artisan #EcoFriendly